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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:39:20 pm

Title: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:39:20 pm

Anyone know where to get one of those tools for squeezing down the '0' ring type clips onto hose to make them leakproof?

Kind of like pliers but a proper tool for the job.  I just don't know where to get them.

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: master cleaner on November 28, 2006, 10:41:43 pm

gardiners sell them £4.50 plus vat

gary

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: H h20 on November 28, 2006, 10:42:18 pm

Yes Pat,from the whatsaname place near wheresit,you should get fixed up  ;D,Gaz

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:42:57 pm

Thanks for replying to my email Gaz..........NOT

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Paul Coleman on November 28, 2006, 10:43:20 pm

Quote from: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:39:20 pm

Anyone know where to get one of those tools for squeezing down the '0' ring type clips onto hose to make them leakproof?

Kind of like pliers but a proper tool for the job.  I just don't know where to get them.

I use my teeth.
No seriously, I got something in B & Q a while back.  Can't think what they call it though and I don't have the wrapper any more.  It is made by Stanley though so is probably of good quality. If your local branch stock it I'm sure you'll recognise what you need.
It's saved me a fortune on dental bills  ;D

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: H h20 on November 28, 2006, 10:45:35 pm

Quote from: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:42:57 pm

Thanks for replying to my email Gaz..........NOT

ERR yes i did Pat,it is probabaly lost in cyberspace,i`ll re-email you now,Gaz

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: carlfoster on November 28, 2006, 10:46:56 pm

Is it a crimping tool? Why get that when pliers work fine?

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Pj on November 28, 2006, 10:47:30 pm

Thanks Gaz, forgiven, probably my fault.

Thanks guys for the quick helpful replies.  Gardiners out of stock, maybe look in B&Q

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: chris@c.m.s on November 28, 2006, 10:54:44 pm

Whats wrong with a jubly clip ?

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Jon T.C. on November 28, 2006, 11:13:42 pm

They don't seal as well as o rings

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: chris@c.m.s on November 28, 2006, 11:21:13 pm

Cant see there would be that much differance personally.
 

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: JM123 on November 28, 2006, 11:39:23 pm

jubilee clips don't form a good o shape when they close

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: chris@c.m.s on November 28, 2006, 11:50:14 pm

Quote from: JM123 on November 28, 2006, 11:39:23 pm

jubilee clips don't form a good o shape when they close

Agread but if they can still provide a reasonably leak proof seal are they not adequate?

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: pjulk on November 28, 2006, 11:50:23 pm

Get them from B&Q they are only your standard pincers.

Paul

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: JM123 on November 28, 2006, 11:57:55 pm

but thats the problem,   a lot of the time they don't seal up, especially if it is on the inlet side of the pump where it can let air in

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: chris@c.m.s on November 29, 2006, 12:16:56 am

Good point yes they would be more likely to suck air more than they would leak. :-X

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on November 29, 2006, 07:51:43 am

Gardiners are back in stock!! forgot to change the listing!

Alex

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on November 29, 2006, 05:09:42 pm

mole grips , do one side at a time

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: WavieDavie on November 29, 2006, 05:18:50 pm

If you've got any tile nippers from your last tiling job, they're excellent for crimping O rings.

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: edd on November 29, 2006, 07:18:09 pm

most plumbing shops sell them £5.00

Title: Re: Thingummyjig tool?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on November 29, 2006, 08:55:22 pm

Mole grips just pinch up the edges